It is important to know who your working with when attempting to acquire or sell your real estate. Ed is quality conscious. Here are just a few testimonials from satisfied clients who have worked with him.

"For many years my wife and I have admired the Telluride territory. In early 1987 we decided to plant some money in the area but knew no one in the real estate business. We answered a newspaper ad and called Ed Andrews in Telluride. Ed showed us a wide range of potential properties from condos to building lots to parcels of undeveloped land. Mr. Andrews had a broad knowledge of the real estate scene in south west Colorado. After 3 days of intensive property hunting, we bought a parcel of land in the Ilium Valley. Ed handled the sale with dispatch and was a real professional throughout. All the legal requirements were handled smoothly and the closing went off without a hitch. Perhaps of more importance or note is the way Ed followed up on the sale. He has continued to help us with our building plans as well as making us aware of other investment opportunities for us in the area. We would buy another property from Mr. Andrews with confidence that we would be treated fairly and honestly."

Robert
B. Kammer, MD, Massachussetts and Colorado

"This
past year I worked with Ed Andrews in acquiring property in
Telluride, Colorado. Working with Ed has been a terrific
experience. Ed has been a tremendous asset, someone who is both
professional and very knowledgeable. He has worked hard for our
best interests. Ed has taken a sincere interest in helping us to
purchase and develop our property in Telluride and we are happy
with the results. I gladly recommend Ed. If you have any questions
and would like to call me, feel free to do so.
(Pager-1/800-689-3160 or office-(931) 668-2876.)

Richard
Rhea, President
Universal Constructors, Inc., Tennessee

"I am
happy to provide this letter of reference to you and to reiterate
our favorable experiences with you and your firm during the sale of
the Bear Wallow Ranch for Leo Payne. Your knowledge and experience
in handling the sale of this ranch was overshadowed only by your
diligence and willingness to do whatever was necessary to see this
complicated transaction through to a successful closing. Your
assistance with the survey and attention to the many other details
was greatly appreciated by both Buyer and Seller. I know Leo Payne
shares my sentiment as we both feel your services were essential in
concluding the sale of the Bear Wallow Ranch. I wish to take this
opportunity to thank you for all your efforts, which at times were
above and beyond the efforts put forth by most Realtors, and we wish
you well in the future."

Charles
R. Cuchiara, Jr., Corp. Counsel
Leo Payne LTD. Colorado

"As you
are aware, we had the ranch listed for a year with another Broker.
He never even showed it once! Selling the ranch in the winter far
exceeded all our expectations. Who would have thought of
snowmobiling in to show it?! You negotiated all the hurdles, i.e.
easements, gas leases and survey issues, etc. quite skillfully. We
would recommend you as a Real Estate Broker to anyone."

Ray
Robson, Arizona

"We
were amazed that after only a couple of hours of conversation
discussing our needs we found the ideal property on the second day!
( Since the closing we are less surprised at your success with us
since we have learned from several sources that your objective
knowledge of the Telluride area, and especially the outlying Regions
is legendary. ) Your professionalism throughout the process, and
your continuing support after the sale have been wonderful ( and
very unique in a world that seems to have lost the personal touch. )

Orlo
& Miriam Dietrich, Arkansas and Colorado

"Having
spent time in the new house during a snow storm, I am very pleased
to say that this property is everything and more that you said it
would be. We especially appreciated the fact that you brought your
own snowmobile up to the mesa and helped us move into the new
house."

Fred
and B.J. Gerling, Ohio

"I am
happy to provide this reference to you and to reiterate our
favorable experience with you and your firm during the sale of the
Bear Wallow Ranch for Leo Payne. Your knowledge and experience in
handling the sale of this unique ranch was overshadowed only by
your diligence and willingness to do whatever was necessary to see
this complicated transaction through to a successful closing. Your
assistance with the survey and attention to the many other details
was greatly appreciated by both Buyer and Seller. I know Leo Payne
shares my sentiment as we both feel your services were essential
in concluding the sale of the Bear Wallow Ranch. I wish to take
this opportunity to thank you for all your efforts, which at times
were above and beyond the efforts put forth by most Realtors and I
wish you well in the future."

Charles
Cuchiara, Jr. Corporate Counsel, Leo Payne LTD. Colorado

"Although
the property we purchased was small and relatively inexpensive
compared to most properties in the Telluride area, we were treated
as if we were your most important clients. The level of
professionalism and personal attention your company offered was
outstanding."

"As
you know, I stay extremely busy with a young business and an
equally young family. Like too many other people, I don't often
write letters unless it's to voice my objection to some inequity
I've experienced. I am compelled to write you in reaction to the
way you went beyond what would make you some dollars today, in
concern for our long term welfare and goals. I am referring to the
assistance you provided in the refinancing of our lot 7B in Last
Dollar, which we have listed with you. As far as I know, you had
no financial stake in helping us find a lender who would fit the
narrow requirements, but you eagerly provided the leads and follow
up which truly made the difference and helped us avoid an interim
financial fiasco. There are areas in business where sometimes the
only way one can guage the quality of the service being performed
is through the consistent character of the service provider. I
feel that my family has a friend and advocate in Telluride, and
his name is Ed Andrews. There are transactions and there are
relationships.One of the latter can lead to many of the former! We
will have both. There is a quote which has hung behind my desk for
ten years now as a reminder to me and those in my company. It
describes you, and I suspect, those in your company. Please share
it with them. Commitment is what transforms a promise into
reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And
the actions which speak louder than words. It is making the time
when there is none. Coming through time after time after time,
year after year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is
made of; the power to change the face of things. It is the daily
triumph of integrity over skepticism. Ed Andrews, the little
things still matter--- Thank you for who you are!

Michael
Roberto, California

"When
my wife and I had decided to sell our property at Carstens Ranch, we
listed it with one of the bigger firms in town anticipating more
exposure and opportunity for a quick sale. However, to our dismay we
had neither. At this point we contacted Ed and listed the property.
From the beginning of our relationship Ed displayed his
professionalism and thorough knowledge of the real estate business.
In conjunction with his sincere and enthusiastic attitude, he
quickly marketed and sold our parcel...."

John
& Elizabeth Kruty, Colorado

We want to
sincerely applaud you on your forthrightness in helping us bring to
life our hopes of being Hasting Mesa landowners. Having never before
owned or purchased real estate, we embraced the expert guidance
which you provided throughout the entire process. You were frank and
candid with us about our limitations and expectations. We appreciate
that very much. As young, recent newcomers to San Miguel County, it
seemed there was no hope for working class Joes to obtain a piece of
the pie. You proved otherwise. We will gladly refer to you all
acquaintances toying with the possibility of purchasing land. Again,
thank you very much for all your help/

"
This reference is to acknowledge the professionalism and hard work exhibited by Mr. Ed Andrews with regard to my recent acquisition of North Mountain Ranch in Norwood, Co. Ed provided the guidance and extensive research in helping me select the ranch property which would meet my needs. His efforts were continuous not only through the search and acquisition stage, but continued after the purchase to ensure my complete satisfaction with the ranch. ed thoroughly researched the wildlife on all properties considered, especially with regard to Elk and Mule Deer populations. He assisted in many aspects of the ranch operation to help me through the learning curve. Throughout my dealings with Ed, he has acted as an extension of myself. He did not "disappear into the sunset" after the sale of the ranch. To this day he continues contact with me, informing me of local conditions concerning the ranch and the surrounding area. It was through Ed's efforts and commitment that the purchase of North Mountain Ranch was a success. I would highly recommend ed to anyone interested in selecting this type, or any type of property. I am a very satisfied client."

Monte
Black, Chairman, MPW Industrial Services, Ohio

"You
went far and above the expected labor in completing the sale of
our cabin to the complete satisfaction of all. The location was
remote...26 miles from your office and 5 or so of the miles on
gravel, the roads not cleared in winter. But alas, there were
unexpected deficiencies with the construction which were a huge
hurdle to the sale progress. Since we were absentee owners and the
buyer was in Arizona, you headed the negotiations with the county
officials and the other Realtor to bring about the sale. You
snowmobiled to the cabin on several occasions and even shoveled
snow to give others access. You were patient, supportive and most
helpful. Thank you for the extraordinary service. I strongly
recommend you and your office to others whose real estate needs
lie in the San Juans..."

Edward
M. Pallette, MD, California

" I'd
like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for
representing us in the sale of the TLC Ranch. Both my parents were
in the real estate business, and I have done legal work over the
years for both buyers and sellers. I have known no one who has
worked any harder than you did in the time you had our listing.
You never gave up!

As you
know, prior to your involvement, we had our ranch listed with a
much larger brokerage firm. Their listing with Southeby's and
their other work was not as good as the artwork you did on the
ranch. Furthermore, they didn't give us the individual attention
that you did throughout the process. Thank you for a job well
done!"

Dale
Linebarger, Texas

"With
the sale of Cotter Corporation's Big Bear Creek Claims, July 99,
you have successfully completed selling all our remaining
properties in San Miguel County, Colorado. These difficult
properties were sold through your firm by means of persistence,
knowledge and an understanding of the local real estate market.
Thank you for the accomplishments and the professionalism."

"I
wanted to take a few moments to write to you and thank you for
your persistence, determination and professionalism in handling
the sale of the Primos No.1 Mill Site for Cyprus Foote Mineral
Company. I have listed many Cyprus owned properties throughout the
United States and have often worked with brokers who would not
actively market the properties. I very much appreciate the effort
you put forth to market our property and am greatful that you had
the knowledge to deal with the various planning and zoning issues
as well as floodplain issue, which impacted the property. Your
assistance in helping determine the location for the recently
constructed bridge across Big Bear Creek, and help establish a
right-of-way was also very much appreciated. Without your
expertise, I believe Cyprus' property would not yet be sold. If I
know of anyone who is interested in buying or selling property in
Telluride, I will certainly recommend that they retain you as
their broker."

Hans
Bihr, Land Manager, Cyprus Minerals Co., Colorado

"I
have found you to be very professional, consistently hard working
and ethical, and by far the most knowledgeable real estate broker
in the entire Telluride region. You havesurprised me by doing
things way beyond the call of duty, things I would never have
expected even from a close friend. It shows me that your level of
commitment is much higher than most everyone I have ever worked
with. It is refreshing, and a great pleasure to know and work with
you."

John T.
Knowles III, California and Costa Rica

"My
wife Jane and I have been casually shopping real estate in
Telluride for over twenty years. We had never hooked up with a
Realtor who felt right and who did not seem disappointed that we
were not ready to spend a million dollars. We stopped in to see Ed
one fine day and liked him immediately. Ed showed us property like
he was showing off his grandkids. A day on the mesas with Ed is
better than most of the jeep tours in town. He knows the land, the
wildlife, the history, the people, and he shares it all.

In
summary, we finally found property worth the asking price and Ed
made the purchase extremely easy. The transaction went without a
hitch, even though we did it from Arizona, because Ed knew every
person involved in every step of the transaction. He has become a
fast friend of Jane and myself and if you will give us a call,we
will convince you why he should be a friend of yours too."

Gary
Robinett, DDS, Arizona

"We
wanted to take this time to thank you again for all the work and
extras you put into selling our home and property on Hastings Mesa
so quickly! As you are aware, we had become so frustrated with our
previous Realtor in Telluride for not having taken any seeming
interest in even showing our home at all in the two years that he
had the listing. During those two years, you were the only realtor
who took the extra effort required to show our home. The
remoteness and the near inaccessability in the winter months to
our home was a deterrent for the other realtors, but your
appearance on snowmobile with buyer prospects always amazed and
impressed us as to your devotion to the business! Your detailed
knowledge of Telluride and it's entire remote surrounding area,
and your extra efforts to acquaint yourself so thoroughly with
your listings, make you a wonderful asset for both buyers and
sellers."

"Both
Byron and I want to thank you for your professionalism and
courtesy in handling the sale of our property at San Juan Vista on
Hastings Mesa. We were very pleased with your services and the
attentiveness of your staff. We were also impressed by the speed
with which you found a buyer for us. The fact that you yourself
have owned property in our area for years, confirms your own good
judgment. It also makes a solid, first-hand basis for your
expertise. We look forward to doing business with you again, and
will be recommending you to others."

Byron
and Alida Allison, Colorado and California

"Having
recently purchased a beautiful parcel of land at the base of the
Sneffels range, I can attest to Ed's attentive, professional, and
sincerely helpful handling of that transaction. He was in
continual communication with me throughout the process, from my
initial interest in the parcel, to final closing. Not only that,
but he provided customized service that many Realtors don't even
think of. For instance, since the transaction closed in the dead
of winter, Ed used his own snowmobile to give me an exciting
personal tour of the property. That was a unique experience for
me! I heartily recommend Ed Andrews as a Realtor of top- notch
quality. And, of course, he has an extensive listing of properties
of many types, in a variety of locations and price ranges."

John
Herbst, Colorado

"I
have purchased properties from New York to Hawaii to the Far East.
The acquisition of my home in Telluride could have proven to be
the most difficult transaction. As you know, my travel schedule
between the aforementioned locations was extremely hectic and a
great deal of my time was spent in remote locations in Asia where
phone contact was not a possibility. You transformed this
potentially disastrous situation into the most rewarding Real
estate transaction that I have ever experienced. Your attention to
detail and follow through are as strong as any individual I've had
the pleasure of dealing with in my entire business career. The
service you provided in finding my property exceeded all of my
expectations and your negotiation skills allowed me to spend far
below the fair market value. In these competitive times, I believe
it is common for even the upper echelon of Real estate Brokers to
compromise their ethics to make "The Sale". This was
definitely not the case with you. Your sincerity and genuine
concern were apparent from the first meting. You have proven
yourself as the consummate professional and I Thank You."

Jim
Leworthy, President, Seagram Phillipines, Inc.

"I can't really say enough about how diligent, thorough, and persistent you were throughout my recent real estate transaction with buyers from England. It would have been easy for this deal to fall apart several times if it were not for your unwavering attention, along with your willingness to go "above and beyond the call of duty". In short, you made it happen. You really lived up to the role of a transaction broker----- you were fair and level headed with both parties. This is a hard tightrope to walk and you did a super job. Thank you so much Ed!"

Rita Marie Robinson, Colorado

"I'm sure without your very hard work and attention to details this deal would not have gone through. In this transaction, there were numerous road blocks and technical hurdles that had to be overcome- you were always on top of the situation and there every step of the way to ensure the process went smoothly and came to a successful conclusion. The complexities of dealing with a bank owned property with an uncooperative spirit could have resulted into a serious nightmare. Fortunately, with your to detail and calling in your vast resources to help bring the deal to fruition, it did not."

Kelly Bynum, Colorado

We had the pleasure of working with Ed Andrews of Andrews Real Estate Inc on the recent purchase of our home in Telluride. We initially met Ed by walking in his office, but were immediately impressed with his thorough knowledge of the market and his detailed analysis. Our meeting was without pressure and directed more towards education, which is something that we truly needed in order to fully evaluate all opportunities. Ed continued to represent us through multiple showings, numerous appointments, and extensive negotiations. We are thrilled with our purchase in the Ski Ranches and we owe our success in the process to Ed's efforts. We would highly recommend him to anyone searching for property in and around the Telluride area.